The history of chocolate production in Italy is long and eventful. Delicious, creamy chocolate is one of Italy’s best-known exports and even if we cannot consider il Bel Paese as its only producer in the world, we must certainly admit its chocolate is among the best. Learn about the best […]
The first part of this article ( Italian cities outside Italy I ) was dedicated to famous towns and cities in Europe with Italian ties because founded by the Romans and by the Savoias, the Italian royal family. We’ve learnt about the Roman origins of London and Paris and about how a […]
That Leonardo was an eclectic genius is known by all, but not many may be aware of the fact the Tuscan was not only a master at fine arts and an inventor, but also a writer. Discovered in the back of Leonardo’s notebooks by author Ed Tasca were several wonderful ideas […]
The Colosseum, undisputedly one of the most famous and recognizable Roman monuments on the face of Earth, has a long and interesting history. Rome, the eternal city, and its most famous building: the Colosseum (Massimo Mastropietro/Flickr) In 2007, it became one of the Seven Marvels of the Modern World, in spite […]
Ten Facts you may not know about Italy The weather is getting nicer and nicer and when Summer is in the air we all feel like to read light and breezy things: here is an easy peasy piece about some (possibly) unknown facts about Italy and its people. Art, Nature and […]
With an economy struggling to take off, high levels of unemployment and a rampant immigration problem, there is very little Italy can cheer about these days. Thankfully, a handful of weeks ago Bloomberg published the results of its research into the healthiest places on earth. Italy, for once, fared excellently, resulting the healthiest […]
Florence, Italy, is one of the most romantic cities on earth. Visitors can walk along the Arno river, or explore exquisite gardens while enjoying the company of that special someone. It is a preferred destination for newlyweds. Take a walk along the Arno river, hand in hand. Find a cozy […]
Castles always keep their charm. Stone giants standing on top of towns they always attract the attention of tourists longing to know much about the story of what once used to be the house of noble people or simply a shield for defense from external attacks and invaders. There is […]
Telese Terme is a small town in the province of Benevento, in the region of Campania. Set in the Telesina valley, 60 meters above sea level, Telese is not too far from famous towns situated in the region such as Caserta and Naples. It’s only 45 km away. Let’s discover […]
Italy is a beautiful country and all that’s above her soil is demonstration of it. There’s also plenty of natural beauty under her sea, the Mediterranean having some of the most amazing marine flora and fauna in the world. Have you ever thought, though, about cities under water or entire Roman […]
